Half Day / Full Day (approx. 5-6 hours)Easy / Cultural

Southern Valley of Cusco: Engineering, History and Art

A must-see cultural alternative just a short distance from the city of Cusco, ideal for exploring beyond the mass-tourism routes. This circuit masterfully combines advanced Inca-era hydraulic engineering at Tipón, the monumental pre-Inca Wari urbanism at Pikillacta, and the opulence of colonial religious art in Andahuaylillas.

Duration

Half Day / Full Day (approx. 5-6 hours)

Difficulty

Easy / Cultural

Maximum altitude

Not specified

Group size

—

Available languages:English and Spanish

Tour overview

Everything you need to know

Duration

Half Day / Full Day (approx. 5-6 hours)

Difficulty

Easy / Cultural

Max altitude

—

Group size

—

Languages

English and Spanish

About this experience

Your journey

Tour itinerary

Discover what each day of your adventure has in store, from unforgettable landscapes to authentic experiences in the Andes.

Day 1

Tipón – Pikillacta – Andahuaylillas

Tipón: an impressive set of agricultural terraces and finely carved water channels showing deep Inca mastery of hydraulic engineering and the Andean worldview of water. Pikillacta: a walled, highly symmetrical archaeological complex evidencing the Wari culture's presence in the Cusco region before the Incas. Andahuaylillas: a visit to its peaceful main square and the iconic colonial church of San Pedro, famous for its Mudéjar-style woodwork and gilded altarpieces. Return to the city of Cusco.

Your itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather and local conditions.

Good to know

Included in your tour

Included

Private tourist transport for the entire route
Official bilingual guide specialized in history and archaeology
Permanent assistance and flexible scheduling for private departures

Not included

Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC, required for entry to Tipón and Pikillacta)
Entrance to the Andahuaylillas chapel
Meals, drinks and tips